distant

adjective

ˈdi-stənt How to pronounce distant (audio)
Definition of distantnext
1
as in away
not close in time or space the distant towers were barely visible in the fog

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2
as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others was distant and distracted all throughout the interview

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3
as in different
being not of the same kind a marriage between two people from very distant cultures

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Recent Examples of distant However, in 1929, Hubble discovered that the light from distant galaxies was being redshifted. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026 As the Coast Starlight approaches the Bay Area, the train glides past marshlands, open water, and distant city skylines before continuing toward California’s Central Coast. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Longer deployments in the South China Sea and the western Pacific demonstrate the PLAN’s ambition to maintain a sustained presence in distant maritime regions. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 They were received by distant unknown relatives and made their way to Kensington, Illinois, a railroad community on Chicago’s South Side, historically tied to Calumet Junction and the industrial economy that helped shape the region. — Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for distant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
  1. away
  2. detached
  3. different
  4. far
  5. cold
  6. diverse
  7. deep
  8. remote
Adjective
  • Uruguay scored twice as many goals as any other side in the first six rounds of CONMEBOL qualifying, a purple patch which included a 2-0 home win over Brazil and a 2-0 triumph in Argentina, their first away victory over their neighbours in 12 years.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 June 2026
  • This significant fan support would have created a de facto away game for Canada, impacting both team psychology and referee decisions.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of away
Adjective
  • Or a pig’s leg lying off to the side, detached and jittering, could resemble Ted’s leg.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • They got approved for a mortgage on a £150,000 (about $198,441) two-bedroom, semi-detached house in Seaham, England.
    — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Researchers then move the ion to different locations above the chip by adjusting voltages on the trap electrodes.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • Mbappé took a crossover step to get around Viktor Gyökeres and from just outside the 6-yard box sent a diagonal shot inside the far post.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • After long periods in their own half to start the match, Norway broke the deadlock with a strike from Antonio Nusa that curled into the far corner.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Definition of far
Adjective
  • Next to him, the waters of Lincoln’s Sinking Spring still ran cold.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • If time doesn’t allow for spa treatments, a morning swim in the indoor pool accompanied by a sauna and cold plunge in one of their two thermal suites might suffice.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • The market sees diverse approaches from infrastructure, authorization, and security vendors, alongside consolidation through acquisitions and open-source initiatives.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The Adayar Eco Park, a green lung that hugs an estuary, is nearby and worth a visit for its diverse flora and fauna.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of diverse
Adjective
  • The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Facing intense competition, Accor recognized the need for deeper customer retention and advocacy.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of deep
Adjective
  • Its bezel-less smart frame handles direct Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast streaming inputs, voice remote navigation commands, and instant private wireless headphone pairing.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
  • As more Florida seniors use wearables like continuous glucose monitors, remote blood pressure monitors, smartwatches and fitness trackers, concern grows about who has access to the data these devices collect.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
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